Eden and her team at Sierra Dogs are our top choice for boarding our labradoodle. A stay with…read moreSierra Dogs is akin to a vacation at a first-rate canine playground with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. We can't help but smile and chuckle while viewing online photos of our pup running at top speed with her dog buddies or taking a break on the deck. Although we miss being apart from our wonderful companion, we are comforted knowing that our dog is supervised while happily frolicking around with dog friends and provided with professional, skilled, and nurturing care. When reunited with our dog, she retains all skills we have instilled and is clean and well-behaved. We are very thankful for Eden and her caring team!

Doesn't get any better. I got a French bulldog puppy and needed some help training him. I sent him…read moreto Sierra dogs for a 6 week board and train program and it was the best decision I ever made. Eden promptly responded to my initial email and patiently answered all of my questions. It was hard having him so far away (I am based in Palo Alto), but I would drive twice as far to have Eden take care of my dog. Each day Eden would post a photo on Facebook, so I could watch him grow and she was always available to talk on the phone if I wanted an update. Eden transformed my 3 month old puppy into a well-trained, well-socialized, very happy dog. My puppy knows how to come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, shake, and walk on a leash. He now comes with me to work and is the best-trained dog in my office. Now that my puppy has graduated from board and train, I look forward to using Sierra Dogs as a boarding place. (FYI: It's a convenient location for people who are heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.) I highly recommend Sierra Dogs!

After calling 3 other trainers and getting no response from 2 and another wanting a 2 wk board &…read moretrain i called Garrett and he responded the same day. He explained his training method and how he uses both reward & consequences. I signed up for his workshop immediately. Attended his workshop on 9/19/26. The presentation was fantastic and he did a great job evaluating me & my dog's disposition & drives. He offered great advice to make me a better handler for my dog. It's only been 3 days and by following his advice my dog isn't pulling and is much more engaged with me on walks. He pointed out why my dog acts like she does and gave me a gateway to working with issues. Definitely not a one & done but very effective. I will go back in 2-3 weeks to evaluate me & my dog to go to next level.

I have two GSP's under the age of 1 and an old German Shepard that I rescued in the last year…read more Garrett has been an unbelievable resource. He came out to my property for a session with each of my dogs and trained me on how to successfully ecollar train my pups and gave me tools, resources and confidence to do the work with my dogs. We are only at the beginning of our journey, but I'm so excited about the progress that we have made in a short amount of time and I'm looking forward to continue working with the Ridley K9 Academy.

I'm disappointed to leave such a poor rating. I was really looking forward to getting my dog in…read moreagility here. My review is not for the classes but just the overall customer service. I signed my dog up online for agility 2 weeks before the class was scheduled to start. I did not receive any receipt or confirmation, but the money was withdrawn from my account. I did not hear anything from Competition Canine so I went ahead and called the day before his class was set to start, just so I could confirm. The person on the phone informed me that the class was cancelled! And was not even apologetic. They told me that the trainer was supposed to reach out and they would have her reach out to me. That would have been nice to know that the class was cancelled, I don't think it's too much to send out a simple email or text message. I'm just glad I didn't drive all the way out there to show up to a cancelled class. Well another week goes by and they finally let me know via email that I can sign up for another class or get a refund. I responded to their email asking for specifics regarding the other class that they had available as an option. I did not hear anything back. So another week goes by and at this point I'm not interested in their business so I send them another email asking for a refund for the class. I still have not heard anything back! I had to contact my bank to dispute the charge due to Competition Canine's negligence or just lack of customer service. I just don't understand how they can run a business like this. Not only were they incredibly inconsiderate of my time (if a class is cancelled that's ok, but just let me know), but to withdraw the money from my account and not respond to my inquiries? Seems fraudulent to me...I'd rather go elsewhere where there is real and considerate communication.

Ann and her team are amazing. We have a 11 month old very active lab who we've not had great…read moresuccess training until we met Ann and her team. The change in our puppy has been nothing short of amazing. He's now well behaved and so much calmer. We've also enrolled him obstacle training and with such exuberance from our puppy, he is excelling. Cannot say enough about how much we love competition canine.

I purchased my first Great Dane in September 2025. At nine months old he was 135 pounds - and I am…read moreonly 120 pounds! My dog (Goliath) and I needed some serious training so I did not get dragged. Bill worked with us for 6 weeks (1 x per week) and he was truly amazing. He was firm and compassionate. Goliath had the utmost respect for Bill and did what he asked. Every week we met, Goliath became more of a pleasure than a puppy pain-in-the-a@##! I've had dogs forever and have worked with several trainers. By far, Bill is the most knowledgeable and effective trainer I've ever known. I am now confident in taking Goliath anywhere and having him remain obedient. I can take him on walks without using the claw collar - something I thought I'd never be able to do. Bill makes himself available after training ends in case further help in needed. I would strongly recommend Bill - he is worth every penny.

I also want to share how impressed I am with Bill's ongoing support. After making great progress,…read moreone of my dogs had a setback and took a step in the wrong direction. Instead of leaving us to figure it out on our own, Bill continued to offer guidance, answer questions, and provide additional support until we were back on track again. His commitment to our success went far beyond the initial training. As a result of the confidence and skills we gained through working with Bill, my daughter decided to enter her dog in a 4-H Dog Show. We were thrilled when she placed in the competition! It was a wonderful experience and a testament to the progress both our dog and our family have made. We are extremely grateful for Bill's continued encouragement and dedication. Knowing that he is there to help when challenges arise has made all the difference. We highly recommend Bill and Sierra K9 to anyone looking for not only excellent training, but also exceptional ongoing support.

Cherie is a great trainer. Took puppy classes and then private lessons. Cherie is patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

What a wonderful experience! We have a young Golden Retriever who was scared, anxious, and avoidant…read moreof people outside our home and was not living her best life. We felt stuck on how to help her. Thankfully, we found Cherie! With her knowledge and understanding, she was able to help us give Rosie the confidence she needed to come alive fully! It's safe to say the Rosie we love at home the world would get to love because of what Cherie helped us learn and how to lead Rosie. Dog training is human training, so get ready to do the work! If you want to help your dog with behavior issues or obedience, Cherie is the person to call. We are thankful to know we have someone that can help us. This is just the beginning; we learned much and look forward to continuing our journey. Rosie's future just got brighter and bigger. We can thank Cherie for her guidance! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Excited to have a Petco so close! They are still filling up the pet spaces but they do have some…read moreanimals and fish! The store is small but it has a lot of choices for supplies!

Customer service Was unable to get online delivery order…read morefrom Petco Was never delivered by DoorDash not allowed to pick up in person, unless I want to repurchase everything I will never go back

Aaron has been awesome, we have worked with him for training and bonus he's our dog walker (I know…read moremy dogs are being walked correctly). We have three dogs in our household, mine being two puppies. He's very knowledgeable and customizes your training to your dog and lifestyle. He's incredibly professional and talented at what he does. We will be continuing with a second 6 week training package for the puppies to continue learning new skills!

Aaron and Deb are wonderful with our beloved pups both for dog sitting and for training. Literally…read morecould not be happier with the outcomes.

I can't recommend Uncle Matty enough! From the very first session, it was clear he had a deep…read moreunderstanding of dog behavior and a genuine passion for training. He took the time to assess my dog's needs and tailored a training plan that worked perfectly for us. When we began with Uncle Matty, my dog was afraid of cars, dogs, vacuum cleaners and rolling trash cans. Within just a few sessions, I noticed a marked improvement in his behavior. I am happy to say, our dog has mastered nearly all his fears! Uncle Matty is a straight shooter. He will tell you things you may not want to know about your dog. Nobody wants to hear that, but I can tell you, he is right! He knows how to address even the most difficult situations with love and praise. Now our walks are more enjoyable, and my dog listens so much better. I can even confidently take him to outdoor restaurants and other places dogs are welcome. If you're looking for a skilled, compassionate, and professional trainer, Uncle Matty is worth a good long look.

This man is a swindler Do not pay him anything…read more He charged me $5000 to train my dog He promised me that by the time he was done with training, my dog wouldn't run off anymore Not so What a rip off

We had Anna out for our first session yesterday. She was AMAZING. Our dogs learned so much in…read morejust one session - but also, so did us humans. We've always had door greeting chaos. She showed us the best ways to work on calming things down when visitors arrive, and also provided ways our children can help be involved training - and making sure our dogs are responding to small children in appropriate ways. She had so much knowledge to share, and seemed to pick up on their personalities very quickly. I am so grateful we were able to get on her calendar so quick after her year of traveling. We will definitely be referring her to anyone we know looking for a dog trainer. Hank and Waffles look forward to their next session.

Anna was seriously the best! We have peen putting off training our little pittie puppy who we love…read moreto pieces, but isn't the best behaved dog (jumps, barks, doesn't listen, is scared of a lot of stuff), and we were nervous we had waited too long. Anna gave us so many tools that our girl ACTUALLY responded to. She brought out the sweet dog that we see all the time, but others don't because of how excited and anxious she gets over everything. We learned a ton about reading body language and how to help build our dogs confidence so she can enjoy more of this world. Anna was super funny and was constantly teaching us things about our dogs and how to read them and reminding us that we are doing good! Not once did we feel judged or insecure about anything. we look forward to our next training session!

We are in love with our little girl. Who is now about to be five. Wonderful service amazing…read morequality. Ashley can read the dogs and judge them so well. She was our first puppy and we couldn't be happier. Just wonderful people with wonderful quality dogs. This was our first dog. And we will always have another one and more than likely will always have an Aussie from Ashley. Love them nothing but wonderful praises and gratitude.

Absolutely exceptional breeder!…read more I got my second Mini Aussie from LLA about 3 years ago and am about to get another - absolutely can't recommend them enough. In an industry where there are a lot of poor breeding practices, especially with what has become a popular breed, it becomes so important to make sure you have a really reputable breeder. LLA's professionalism, genuine love for their dogs, and commitment to responsible breeding are exceptional. Having owned Mini Aussies now for 18 years, I'm super picky about where I get my dogs! They really put the welfare of their puppies above all else when selecting adopters and I love that they don't dock their dog's tails as well as provide Volhard testing results so you can really match the right drive dog for your family and lifestyle. To sum up, I highly recommend Lucky Little Aussies for anyone seeking a trustworthy and dedicated Toy/Mini Aussie breeder.